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...❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running... system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page ...
...❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running... system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page ...
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... slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle...
... slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the computer's display - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle...
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When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is on. Press it off when this indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card ...
When the indicator is off, the optical disc media is on. Press it off when this indicator is not in the VAIO Smart Network window. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card ...
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...AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to help file on the hard disk drive. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software.... AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. You can change the default software options in the window for playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch...
...AV MODE button to display the setup window. * On models with special buttons to help file on the hard disk drive. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc * media or a music/video file stored on VAIO Control Center for selecting the desired software.... AV MODE button Launches VAIO Launcher for the S1 button assignment. You can change the default software options in the window for playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch...
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...shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is normal and does...adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and ...
...shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ! If another software application is normal and does...adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you to capture still images and ...
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...the software for more features. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to the thumbnail view in ...the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and...
...the software for more features. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to the thumbnail view in ...the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and...
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...movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished,... once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam ...
...movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the main window. 3 Turn the camera to your subject. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished,... once again to launch WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the properties window. See the help file on the software for more features. WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam ...
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Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the...
Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the...
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... valuable data. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use . n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media... system drop-down list as it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The ...
... valuable data. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to use . n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the media. To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the Memory Stick media... system drop-down list as it may change. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting the media. Be sure to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The ...
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...line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does... not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
...line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does... not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a ...
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... Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the left pane. n ...62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on... switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
... Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on the left pane. n ...62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on... switch. 2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window.
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...with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and... above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the...
...with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and... above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the...
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Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss.
Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss.
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... functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to or above...
... functionality. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is available on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Click the button next to 33 feet (10 meters) range in the VAIO Smart Network window. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on selected models only. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to or above...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window.
n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window.
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..., your desktop across two displays; Certain software applications may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. This allows you to Normal mode. otherwise your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer...
..., your desktop across two displays; Certain software applications may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. This allows you to Normal mode. otherwise your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer...
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If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 4 Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor option. 5 Click Apply and then OK. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices
If the Monitor Settings window appears, click Yes. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click the monitor icon marked 2. 4 Select the Extend the desktop onto this monitor option. 5 Click Apply and then OK. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port and the other end to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer.
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... module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer...
... module package before you remove any cover or panel from ESD. n 107 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to your system. If such a station is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable, contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your computer...